SuperVessel is a first-of-its kind, free research and development cloud service built by IBM to help developers from the open source community and students around the world innovate and contribute to the growing OpenPOWER ecosystem. (Credit: IBM)

Tsinghua University students help grow the OpenPOWER ecosystem by utilizing IBM’s free SuperVessel cloud service. A virtual R&D engine, SuperVessel enables students and developers in China and around the world create and test emerging applications including deep analytics, machine learning and Internet of Things. (Credit: IBM)

Students from Tsinghua University are using the IBM-developed SuperVessel cloud service to develop cloud and emerging technology applications. These students are part of a growing community of developers contributing to the OpenPOWER ecosystem worldwide. (Credit: IBM)

IBM's New z13 Mainframe Designed to Handle Billions of Transactions for the Mobile Economy

Date added: 2015-01-14

At IBM's manufacturing facility in Poughkeepsie, NY, software developer Moses Vaughan tests a mobile app that is running on IBM's new z13 mainframe, one of the most sophisticated computer systems ever built. Designed to handle billions of transactions for the mobile economy, it culminates a $1 billion investment, five years of development, and includes more than 500 new patents and represents a collaboration with over 60 clients, underscoring IBM's commitment to providing higher-value, innovative technology for clients. (Jon Simon/Feature Photo Service for IBM)